Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is a resin?
A. The paint’s resin, also referred to as the binder, holds pigments together, promotes adhesion to the surface, helps resist peeling, blistering and cracking and much more. Resins are considered the “backbone” of paint.
Benjamin Moore makes many of our own resins, which are proprietary to our premium quality paint.
Q. What is latex in paint?
A. Paint resins are typically classified as either latex/water-based or alkyd/oil-based.
Acrylic latex resins are used in both interior and exterior paints. Benefits of acrylic latex include excellent adhesion, UV- and fade-resistance, flexibility on exterior substrates, and much more.
Q. What is acrylic paint?
A. Acrylic is known for having excellent adhesion, providing UV- and fade-resistance, flexibility on exterior substrates, and much more. If you are looking for an acrylic exterior paint, consider Aura® Exterior, Regal® Select Exterior or Element Guard®.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is a resin?
A. The paint’s resin, also referred to as the binder, holds pigments together, promotes adhesion to the surface, helps resist peeling, blistering and cracking and much more. Resins are considered the “backbone” of paint.
Benjamin Moore makes many of our own resins, which are proprietary to our premium quality paint.
Q. What is latex in paint?
A. Paint resins are typically classified as either latex/water-based or alkyd/oil-based.
Acrylic latex resins are used in both interior and exterior paints. Benefits of acrylic latex include excellent adhesion, UV- and fade-resistance, flexibility on exterior substrates, and much more.
Q. What is acrylic paint?
A. Acrylic is known for having excellent adhesion, providing UV- and fade-resistance, flexibility on exterior substrates, and much more. If you are looking for an acrylic exterior paint, consider Aura® Exterior, Regal® Select Exterior or Element Guard®.